With the Crusaders continuing to apply the pressure, centre Robbie Fruean reined in opposition fullback Andre Taylor's poorly directed up-and-under before embarking on a bustling 45-metre run to dot down.

A Guildford offload then sent Dagg over for the bonus-point try.

The Hurricanes finally struck back on the stroke of halftime as Taylor showed his lethal attacking ability by ghosting through a gap for his sixth try of the season.

The home side continued their revival early in the second spell with flanker Victor Vito grabbing a soft try from a quickly taken penalty tap close to the line.

However, as the contest began to open up, Dagg's second try midway through the half halted the Hurricanes' momentum.